SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Humans have ten times more gut bacteria cells than we do human cells. So what happens in your gut affects everything else in your health. And that’s why it’s essential to keep your ...

Probiotics introduce live bacteria which you can directly add to your gut system, through a process similar to seed planting ...

Probiotics and prebiotics are both important nutrients that play a role in maintaining a healthy gut microbiome. The gut microbiome consists of the complex community of different types of good ...

We don't want to alarm you, but your gut is filled with millions of tiny organisms, wriggling and alive. Don't worry—they're friendly! They're also supposed to be there, seeing as how your gut is a ...

Taking probiotics while on antibiotics does not significantly boost beneficial gut bacteria, but getting probiotics from fermented whole foods, like yogurt, can help.

In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers at the UC Davis School of Medicine found that probiotics significantly improve the symptoms of pregnancy-related nausea, vomiting and constipation. The ...